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Is a Root Canal an Effective Tooth Infection Treatment?
Persistent tooth pain could be a sign of oral infection or decay that requires immediate attention. Kennebec Dental Excellence in Winslow, Maine, can accurately diagnose and treat your condition. Tooth infection treatment in the form of a root canal can help ease your pain and save your tooth. Here are some questions Dr. Jeff Bue and our team are often asked about root canal therapy.
What is a root canal?
A root canal, aka endodontic treatment, is a procedure used to treat an oral infection inside the pulp of your tooth. That’s the part that contains your tooth’s connective tissues and nerves. Dr. Bue will remove the diseased pulp and tissues to eliminate the infection.
What’s the process for root canal treatment?
Dr. Bue will drill your tooth to access the diseased pulp. We’ll remove the pulp and all infected tissues within. After cleaning your tooth and its canals, we will fill it with gutta-percha to prevent future infections. The last step is crowning your tooth to fortify its compromised structure. A crown will restore your tooth’s functionality.
What symptoms indicate I may need endodontic treatment?
The following are common symptoms of pulpal tooth infection:
- Severe tooth pain and/or painful chewing.
- Inflamed gums or tenderness around the infected tooth.
- Tooth or gum discoloration.
- Extreme sensitivity to temperature changes in your mouth .
- Small pimples filled with pus on your gums
As these symptoms could also be caused by other oral issues, it’s best to get an accurate diagnosis from your dentist.
Is root canal an effective tooth infection treatment?
With a 92% success rate, root canals are considered a highly effective tooth infection treatment today. Root canal technology has made major advances over the years, giving patients better, longer-lasting results. Taking good care of your root canal can give you a lifetime of high-quality use.
Are root canals painful?
Root canals are an invasive treatment, so Dr. Bue will numb your mouth for your procedure. You won’t feel any pain or discomfort during treatment. Once the anesthesia wears off, your tooth may feel slightly sore for a day or two.
What are the benefits of having root canal treatment?
Through root canal treatment, Dr. Bue can clean up a tooth infection, protect healthy teeth, and save your jaw bone from infection. Your crowned tooth will look and function like new! A root canal can eliminate the need for extraction and tooth replacement in the future.
Is a root canal a dental emergency?
Caught early enough, pulpal tooth infections don’t need to become dental emergencies. Once the infection and inflammation have spread, however, and your pain becomes unbearable, you may need emergency root canal treatment!
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Where can I go for root canal treatment near me?
For safe and effective endodontic treatment, you can contact Dr. Jeff Bue from Kennebec Dental Excellence in Winslow, ME, at (207) 810-5088.
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Dr. Jeff Bue
Dr. Jeff Bue is a qualified dentist who graduated from the University of Michigan in 2017. Committed to maintaining high clinical standards, he is trained to provide a broad range of services, including crowns, dental implants, dentures, periodontal treatments, grafting, root canals, emergency extractions, and bridges. Dr. Bue has ongoing advanced training in implant placement and sedation dentistry and is skilled in administering mild sedation to enhance patient comfort. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to his patients while emphasizing a comfortable, relaxing patient experience.